2D Materials Beyond Graphene

2D materials beyond graphene refer to a class of two-dimensional materials that have distinct properties and potential applications different from those of graphene. These materials are typically composed of single or few layers of atoms arranged in a plane.

Current limitations of graphene and other traditional materials in areas such as electronics, energy storage, and catalysis are being addressed by exploring the unique characteristics of new 2D materials.

These 2D materials exhibit unique physical, chemical, and electronic properties due to their atomic thickness and surface-to-volume ratio. Their structure can be manipulated through various synthesis techniques to tailor these properties for specific applications.

• molybdenum disulfide
• boron nitride
• transition metal dichalcogenides

Manufacturing processes for 2D materials beyond graphene include chemical vapor deposition (CVD), atomic layer deposition (ALD), exfoliation from bulk crystals, and other methods. These techniques can vary in complexity and scalability depending on the material.

The build process involves synthesizing the 2D material through a selected method, followed by processing it into functional devices or components for testing and application development.

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2D materials

Materials consisting of a single or few layers of atoms arranged in a plane, often with unique physical and chemical properties.

Chemical vapor deposition (CVD)

A process used to deposit thin films by introducing reactant gases into a reaction chamber containing a substrate.

Atomic layer deposition (ALD)

A technique for creating thin films by sequentially adding layers of atoms from different precursors in a self-limiting manner.

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